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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,379.95, 1,084,848.29 and 500,174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,379.95, 1,084,848.29 and 500,174.73 is: 750,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,379.95 : 1,084,848.29 = 500,174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,379.95/1,084,848.29 = 500,174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,379.95x = 1,084,848.29 × 500,174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,379.95x = 542,613,699,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,613,699,916.49/723,379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,108.85

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